131 Elemental Race: 2nd Level (Part 1)

The second level—Elemental Race—is the test to various aspects of a person. From speed to magical capability and mana – to strategy and critical-thinking, as well as the most important factor of all: the desire to win.

A person who strives to be on the top greatly differs from a person who just needs to stay as he is. This level of mindset would separate the competitors from one another.

"Now that I've said the guidelines—head to the finish line, which should be at the end of the obstacle race, OR defeat the Hermit—and the spot of number one is yours."

"U-um, so . . . as long as we get to finish the race . . . we'll still pass?"

"Of course! As long as you can go on without depleting your mana to a certain level, you can still keep going." The professor said. 

"Professor, only the number one can get into Ianua I?"